Mallorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Europe. The largest island of the Balearic Islands is more than a holiday destination with sun, white sandy beaches and a great nightlife, it is an island rich in architecture and enchanting mountain villages that are blessed with that kind of still tranquillity that can bring you back to your senses.

Mallorca or Majorca, which one is correct ? well both are fine to use.On the island itself it is known as Mallorca, and comes from the Catalan language which is frequently spoken on this island. However many years ago the Island was known as Majorca (meaning Major Island of the Balearics). It is also commonly known as Majorca in the English speaking world though.

The island has an area of ??about 3,600 square kilometres, 554 of coastline and a population of less than a million inhabitants. The average annual temperature is of about 19 degrees Celsius and there is a yearly average of 3000 hours of sunshine, excellent good reasons to start looking for a property for sale in Mallorca.

Mallorca also known as the island of dreams has a varied landscape of mountains, valleys, pine forests, olive and almond trees and beaches. Other attractions include the Caves of Drach, the Sierra de Tramuntana and the Sanctuary of Lluc, the spiritual centre of Mallorca. One of the most representative buildings, architecturally speaking, is the Bellver Castle, as it is one of the only three European castles in existence with a circular form.

The Cathedral of Santa Mara of Palma, is famous for having a large rose-window and is of a gothic Levantine style, to the point of being known as the gothic eye. The Sanctuary of Lluch, the most important place on the island for pilgrimage, because there is to be found the Virgen de Lluch (Patron Saint of Mallorca). 'El Paseo' of Calvi is considered to be the 'green lung' of the municipality, with a length of 32 kilometres. The Castle of Bendinat was built in the XIX century by the Marquis of the Romana.

The Son Sant Joan international airport , located 8 km from Palma de Mallorca, is the main gateway to the island. There is a wide range of direct flights from many European cities, especially from Germany and the UK. If you arrive by sea, there are daily connections from different ports of the peninsula such as Barcelona, Valencia, Denia and other ports of the Balearic Islands such as Ibiza, Mahon and Ciutadella.

The Plaza de Espaa in Palma is connected to all towns and resorts on the island through a bus network that also connects you to the airport, the beach or the University.In this same square there is a line of trains to Inca, Manacor and Sa Pobla. Another train, in this case mainly for tourism, is the electric train which has been running since 1912, through the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains from Palma to Soller.

One of the biggest draws for a huge number of holiday makers to the Island of Mallorca are the fantastic and often very quiet coves or Calas as they are known as in Spanish. The Calas have superb beaches, secure bathing and crystal clean waters .

They are a great places to chill out, safe for all the family to enjoy the sand, sea and the local cuisine. The south east coast is home to the S Amarador beach which it sits in the Mondrago National Park and is a well preserved and unspoilt beach with magnificent views over the clear blue Mediterranean sea. It is made up of fine white sand and has often been voted the best beach in Spain.